The Tear-Jerking World of Heart-Piercing Anime Songs
Do you have an anime that you got so hooked on it moved you to tears?
When you encounter a work like that, sometimes just hearing a single line of the theme song out of the blue can make you cry.
Maybe the song didn’t hit you at first, but the closer the finale gets, the more heartbreakingly it starts to feel…
In this article, we’ve gathered anime songs that will make you cry and cry and cry.
We’ve included both old and new anime, so it should resonate with a wide range of generations.
By all means, enjoy the works themselves along with the songs.
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[Tearjerkers] The World of Heart-Piercing Anime Songs (41–50)
DearestAyumi Hamasaki
It’s the ending theme of the anime Inuyasha.
It features a weighty accompaniment and Ayumi Hamasaki’s resonant vocals.
The melody is sorrowful, and the lyrics are on the heavier side.
The song’s worldview seems to connect with the work itself, and it brings tears to your eyes.
By all means, watch the anime first and then give it a listen.
DearestYumi Matsuzawa
It’s the theme song of the movie “Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness.” It was released in 1998 as Yumi Matsuzawa’s fifth single.
She sings in a way that clearly conveys the meaning of the lyrics.
The phrase “single-minded devotion” seems like a perfect fit for its content, doesn’t it?
Night journeyYorushika
This is a moving song where a literary narrative and Suis’s pure vocals resonate deeply in the heart.
The melodies crafted by n-buna delicately portray the stillness and loneliness of the night, as well as a glimmer of hope.
Listening to this piece feels as if you’re standing beside the characters, and it might even bring some listeners to tears.
Released in March 2020, it is also included on the highly acclaimed album “Tōsaku” (“Plagiarism”).
This masterpiece won an award at the 13th CD Shop Awards in 2021, and it beautifully colored the story as an insert song in the anime film “A Whisker Away,” released in June 2020.
It’s perfect for listening when you’re gazing at the night sky alone or when you need a gentle push forward.
It’s an ideal song for those who want to feel the emotions woven into the lyrics.
Until the world ends...WANDS
It’s the second ending theme of SLAM DUNK.
It’s a masterpiece among masterpieces that captivates everyone—from the generation who watched the broadcast in real time to today’s youth.
The passionate lyrics, which resonate with the world of a work that you can’t watch without tears, are truly moving.
lapis lazuliEir Aoi
This is a song that was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime The Heroic Legend of Arslan.
While it is filled with the characteristic power of Eir Aoi, it also carries a uniquely distinctive atmosphere—so much so that she herself described it as unlike anything she had sung before.
Savor the melody, which supports the masterpiece that is The Heroic Legend of Arslan without a single shortcoming and evokes a touch of exotic flair.
BOW AND ARROWKenshi Yonezu
This is a moving song created by Kenshi Yonezu as the theme for the anime Medalist, which portrays both the brilliance and setbacks of figure skating.
Like a bow dancing across the ice and an arrow aiming beyond, it depicts the passion of young people who drive forward powerfully toward their dreams.
It sings of how, when two souls—teacher and student, supporter and challenger—become one, they can break their limits and reach new heights.
Released in January 2025, it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Medalist, capturing viewers’ hearts.
It also drew major attention for featuring Yuzuru Hanyu in its music video.
sea colorAKINO from bless4
A song used as the opening theme for the anime adaptation of the hugely popular game Kantai Collection.
With its driving piano tones, intense band sound, and AKINO’s powerful vocals, this track radiates tremendous energy.
The phrase “so beautiful it makes you want to cry” fits it perfectly.